to the happy couple, while others are meant to protect them from spirits who may wish

them a not-so-happy future. You will need Engagement and wedding rings Veil Bridesmaids

Kiss Strong husband Something old (optional) Something new (optional) Something borrowed

(optional) Something blue (optional) and herbs (optional). Step 1. Wear the engagement and

wedding ring on the fourth finger of the left hand. In the past, that finger was believed

to be a direct connection to the heart. Brides wear "something old" as a connection to the

past, combined with "something new," for the future. "Something borrowed" from a happy

bride would ensure good luck, while "something blue" symbolizes faithfulness, fidelity, and

good luck, and wards off evil spirits to boot. Step 2. Disguise the bride with a veil. Ancient

Roman and Greek brides wore veils as protection from evil spirits that sought to harm them

because they were envious of happy people. Put herbs in your bridal bouquet. In ancient

times, bouquets were a mixture of flowers and herbs because strong-smelling herbs would

ward off evil spirits, bad luck, and ill health. Step 3. Confuse the spirits with decoy bridesmaids.

In the past, bridesmaids wore dresses similar to the bride in order to confuse any nearby

evil spirits who wished to harm the bride. Step 4. Seal your love with a kiss. During

Roman times, all legal contracts were sealed with a kiss. Not only is the kiss a symbol

of the bride and groom's love, it also denotes their agreement to enter into a lifelong contract.

Step 5. Carry the bride across the threshold. In ancient times it was considered unlucky

if the bride were to trip while crossing into her new home, or enter with her left foot.

So her new husband gets the honor of carrying her through the doorway. Follow these superstitions

and enjoy a happy marriage. Did you know England's Queen Victoria married in a white gown in

1840 and originated the Western tradition that has lasted to this day. Before then,

brides simply wore their best dress.